"Research Fellow (Advanced Manufacturing of High Temperature Alloys) Metallurgy and Materials"

Research Fellow (Advanced Manufacturing of High Temperature Alloys) Metallurgy and Materials

University of Birmingham - School of Metallurgy and Materials, EPS

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £36,130 to £45,413 Grade 7

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 27th January 2026

Closes: 3rd March 2026

Job Ref: 106882

Full time starting salary is normally in the range £36,130 to £45,413. With potential progression once in post to £48,413 a year.

Fixed Term Contract till August 2029

Job Summary

We are looking for a research fellow to work on advanced manufacturing of high temperature alloys, such as nickel based superalloys, stainless steels and refractory alloys that can withstand the challenging environments of ultra-high heat profile and mechanical loading. This project’s broad aim is successful manufacturing of the high temperature superalloy structures, conducting mechanical and microscopic characterisation of properties and rationalising their behaviour using modelling techniques for future lightweight aerospace applications.

The successful candidate should have expertise in advanced manufacturing (powder bed fusion/electron beam melting/sintering), physical metallurgy or advanced characterisation (microscopic or mechanical). The post holder will carry out research and manufacturing process evaluation to produce structural metallic materials.

Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Yuanbo Tony Tang (y.t.tang@bham.ac.uk)

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview (online or in person) in Mar 2026.

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